Record-strip composing-machine.



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No. 883,377. PATENTED MAR. 3l, 1908. J. S. BANCROFT'& M. G. INDAHL.

RECORD STRIP GOMPOSING MACHINE.

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JOHN .SELLERS BANCROFT AND MA'URITZ C. INDAHL, OF

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA,

ASSIGNORS TO` LANSTON MONOTYPE MACHINE COMPANY, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENN-SYLVANIA, A CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA.

RECORD-STRIP COIPOSnl'G-nm.

Specification of Letten Patent.

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Application led larok 89, 1904. Bal-ld No. 900,560.

To all 'whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, JOHN SELLERS BAN- cnoFT and MAURI'rz C. INDAHL,both of Philadelphia, in, the county of Philadelphia, State ofPennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful. Improvements inRecord-stri `Composing-Machines; and we do hereby eclare the followingto be a full, clear, and exact description of the same, reference being4had to the accompanying drawings, formin a part of this specification,and to the gures and letters of reference marked thereon.

This invention relates to a record-strip 0r controller perforatingmechanism for use in ,connection with type casting, setting and similarmachines wherein the dimensioning of the type is controlled by measuringperforations independent-of the selectin or centering perforations andacting throug a separate selecting or dimensioning mechanism todetermine the body widths of lthe ty e, after the manner disclosed inPatent lso. 770,253 dated Sept. 2o, v1904, and it has for its principalobjects, lirst,l to provide competent means for producing thedimensioning elements-or perforations forming a component of eachcomplete type signal, by the employment of, a system or series of signalproducing devices, such as punches,

. lseparate from and independent of the positioning system. or series,but so related and connected therewith that any one of the series ofkeys-corres onding with the characters contained in t e die case,irrespective of its location in the key bank or of the location of itsmatrix in the die case, may be coupled with any member `of thedimensioning system, thereby eliminating dimension and location ascontrolling factors in the arrangement of characters both in the keybankand in the die-case; second, to utilize the independent. dimensioningsystem for the production of the measuring elements of the justificationsignals third, to adapt the keyboard for use in connection with.different sets `or fonts of type of varying dimensions by providing aremovable and interchangee permutation or control mechanism intermediatethe keys and the selecting devices of the dimensioning system; fourth,to provide a control mechanism for the punch. mo-

tor with a motor actuating device and a trip therefor, the latter set bythe punch motor and released by the keys in such manner that theresistance of the tripalone has to be overcome in starti the punchingoperation, thereby diminis the motor,

'ng the loadon the key actlon; fifth, to provide an actuating and.

punches has been completed' and the key l retracted, thereby not onlydiminishing the amount of resistance to be overcome in moving the keyand its connections, and ins the action of the selected punches, butpreventing the duplication of the signal should the key, for any reason,remain depressed; and, sixth, to improve, both generally and in detail,the construction and operation of the parts and mechanisms going'to makeup the complete machine. To which end the invention consists in theseveral constructions, arrangements and combinations hereinafter fullydescribed, the novel features being particularly specified in theappended claims.

In the accompan ing draWmgs-Figure 1 is an4 end view, artly in sectionshowing the arrangement o the keyboard, inter onent and motor systems asapplied toV a known form of punchin artial longitudinal section on thehne x-x,

, ig. 1, showing the arrangement of thetramsmitter and permutationseries pertaining to the dimensioning and one of the positioning systemsof the interponents, most of the parts inrear of the section beingomitted to prevent confusion. Fig. 3 is a top plan view 4 of thetransmission devices for the other positioning system. Fig. 4 is a viewinperspective of the connection between a group of keybars and one ofthe series'of tra-.nsmltter bars. Fig. 5-.is a side elevation of thetransmitting and ermutation elements, intermediate each ey bar and thethree interponentsv controlled thereby, the frame omitted. Fig. 6 is atop plan view of a pol'-,

tion of the permutation bars of the dimensioning system, and theactuators therefor, illustrating the distribution of the contactmembers. Fig. 7 is a side elevation of the motor control mechanism andthe actuator therefor. Fig. 8 is a front elevation vof the punch barssliowing the arrangement of the off-sets or actuating shoulders withwhich the interpone-nts co crate. Fig. 9 is a section on the line y-fl/, i0'. 1. Fig. 10 is apers ective view of one of3 the hinge joints fortiie keybank frame. Fig. 1 1 is a view in perspective of the valveactuator.` Fig.- 12-is a view inI perspective of the connection betweenthe ke bars and the actuator for the permutation ar of the dimensioningsystem.

ig. 13 isA a diagrammatic view illustrating the ermutation system ofcontrol between ke ars and interponents.

he same numerals indicate like parts in the several figures.

With the exception of the mechanism controlling the selection and oeration of the punches the machine with w ich the invention is shownassociated, by way of illustration (other adaptations beingermissibleand contemplated) is substantia lythat of Patent 654,115, dated July17., 1900, with the the im rovements of Patent No. 828,449, dated Xugust14, 1906, embodied therein, that is to say, it is equipped with thefollowing mechanisms, viz., a series of punches disposed transversel ofthe paper and coperating with fixed dies to form the signal1perforations; a paper feed for intermitting y ad vancing the paper g' aline measuring mechanism; and registering and indicating mechanw ismsshowing the amount of space remaining in the line and the justificationkeys or fraction appropriate to the line as composed.

It w1ll suflice, for present pur oses, to merely designate theconnections' y which said mechanisms are operated or controlled, such asthe series of punch bars 1 for the unches; the actuating rod 2 for thepaper eed; the cam vbar 3, for the escapement devices; the series ofstop bars 4 for admeasuring successive advance movements of the linemeasuring and indicating devices; and the actuating rod 5 for shiftingthe 'ustification indicator each time the signal for the justifyingspace ty e is formed.

In the prior mac ine there were thirty-one punch bars and correspondingpunches divided into three groups of which latter two groups of fourteeneac represented pro essive movements of the die-case in each o twodirections on intersecting lines, for centering any one of the matrices,while the remaining The matrices of the casting ma directions of motioneffected a dimensioning' of the mold corresponding to the space value ofthe row containing the selected matrix.

The improvement of Patent No. 770,253 of Sept. 20, 1 904, divorced thedimensioning from the centering action, and provided a separatedimensioning' mechanism controlled from special signals or perforationsin the record strip, an it is for the production ofl these s ecialdimensioning perforations `in connectlon with the appropriatepositioning perforations that thls machine is es ecially designed,althou h many of its eatures are a plicablc to t e prior system. To thisend te number of punch-'bars is increased by the number of sizes to bedealt with, less one (the. latter being referably represented b a fixedstop on t e casting machine, indi-- eating the maximum throw of theadjusting devices) and, accordingly, in the machine illustrated andwhich 1s designed to deal with eighteen type sizes or degrees ofadjustment there is added a group of .seventeen punch-bars, making fortyeight in all'. It is obvious that a greater or lesser number of theseadded dimensioning punch bars may be em loyed, as occasion requires.

Eac punch bar is provided with an off set or shoulder in position to beengaged by its interponent when the latter, by the action of the keys,is interposed between said shoulder'and Jan actuator common to all theunch bars and guided to reciprocate paralle with and in roximity to saidpunch-bars, as will present y appear.

For convemence the off-sets on the series of unch-bars are arranged ingroups, prefera ly three, at different levels, two ofsaid oupsrepresenting position and the third imension. Thus in the preferredarrangement, and as illustrated in Fig. 8, the fourteen off-sets 6 ofthe upper group are applied to the unch-bars representing movements inone irection, the fourteen off-sets 7 ofthe intermediate group, to thepunch-bars representing movements'in a transverse direction,

and the off-sets 8 of the'lower group, to the f punch bars representindimension. In ad dition, the punch bar earing off-set 9 of the intermeiate group, re resents a justifying space type, and those earingoff-sets 10 of the lower grou represent the justification desigxnatingpunc es.

T e actuator for reciprocating the unchbars is in the form of a plate 11guided to reciprocate longitudinally of the punch-bars, and providedwith three transverse openings 12 for the reception of the offsets onthe punch-bars.

The openings 1,2, one vfor each group of offsets, are wider than thelatter, so .that when the actuator is retracted the u per wall or Wallswill engage the top of the off-sets, to retract the punch-bars, leavinga space below equal to or exceeding the throw of the actuaits free endresting upon a support 18* in individual key, the latter acting, through.appropriate selecting mechanism, to advance terponents stand normallywith their engagtorand adapted to receive selecting devices, y

such as interponents 1'3 through which the forward movement of-'theactuator may be transmitted to any one ofthe unches.

The actuator 11 isconnecte throughrod 14 Aand lever 15, with the cambal.` 3 ofthe escapement dgvices; each of the dimensioning punch bars isconnected by a lever 16 with one of the series of stop-bars 4; andthepaper feed rod 2 is also connected to the actuator, so that whenever thelatter 1s reciprocated the dpaper feed and escapement will be operateand the s ace value of the dimensioni punch-bar Wi l be re stared.

The justi cation space punchiar, designated by olf-set 9, is alsoconnected by lever 1.7 to rod 5, 'for advancing the indicatoreach time aspace type perforation is formed.

The interponents 1 3, one for each Ipunchbar, are arran ed in threegroups, to correspond with t 1e location of off-sets on the unch-bars,and each consists of a bar with proximity to and in line with one of theopenings in the actuator' 11 and o poslte the corresporidin off-setof'its punc i-bars, the other end o said bar being pivotally sup'-ported at a point remote from the actuator and connected to suitablemeans, such as hereinafter described, for advancing its free endqintothe opening in the actuator and between the latter and the off-set onthe punch bar, so that when thuslinterposed it `will follow the motionsof the actuator and drive the punch-bar forward, to perforate the paper.

According to the scheme of the resent embodiment it is required that foreac complete type signal, other than those representlng matrices alongthe two lmargins of the die-case three perforations shall be made, twofor position and one for dimension, and in the exception, twoperforations, one for osition in one direction (the other direction eindetermined by the xed stop) and one for imension. In addition, thesignal for justification includes -a designating perforation associatedwith a` dimensioning perforation.

Each complete signal is represented by anl vinto Operative position theselecting devices or interponents of the unches representing the signalappropriate to each key, and in this connect1on it may be stated thatthe inmg portions removed from'y the ath of the actuator, or off-sets,or both, anfilin position to be advanced into o erative relation withvthe actuator and punch bars only when said members are retracted, theactuator, when advanced, serving as a lock-out to prevent engagementofthe interponents at any other time.

the other a ling and being represente As re resented in the drawings the,keybank s own contains two hundred and eighty six keys in the form oflvers 18, the

latter arranged in thirteen parallel rows of twenty-two each, theincreased number. as compared with the prior machines, representmgdifferent space values accorded the same type, such as spaces, quads,ydots, dashes etc. y

The keys of each row are pivotally mounted u on one of a series of rods19 supported in a rame 20, the latter standing at an angle and beingpreferably connecte at or near its front edge to themain frame byseparable pivot joints, (Figs. 1 and 10) and sustainedy 1n workingposition b ledges 21 or other bearings on the main rame. This is to enmable-the frame 20 and the parts carried thereby to be -tilted forward orremoved for repair or to permit ready access to the interior mechanism.For a like purpose saidframe 20 is formed in two horizontal sections,with the keys su ported upon the upper section, so that the eybank, as awhole, may be detached without disturbing the other mechanisms."

Beneath the key levers is arranged a series of longitudinally movablekey bars 22 each provi ed with a shoulder 23 in osition to be engaged byone only of the key evers. These key bars are referably formed in two ormore separagle sections, the one carryin the actuating element orshoulder 23, an

permutation element, represented bly a lug or lugs 24, and twotransmitting e ements, represented by lug 25 and pivot bearing 26.

The series of key bars are supported. to reci rocate in guides on theupper surface of the ower section of the frame 20, and access is had tothemby the removal of the upper vsection-of said frame, and the front orlower end of each key bar is sup orted upon one of a series of links 27pivotal y rod 28 carried by frame 20. U on frame 20 and disposedlongitudinally t ereof in sequence 1s a series of transmitters or levers30 each provided with a cross-head 31 spanning the lugs 25 of a group ofkey-bars, as shown in Fig. 4. The series of key bars is thus dividedlaterally into grou s each controldp by one of the levers 30. Each lever30 in turn controls one ofthe up er groups of interponents 13, asfollows upported in guides in frame 32, the latter detachabl secured tothe main frame, is a series of longitudinally movable bars 33', (Fig.l3) each furnished with a shoulder 34 op osite its corresponding lever30. Beneath t ese bars 33 are a series of rock shafts 34* which, forcompactness, are disposed in two sections arranged end to end andsupported in cross pieces 35 of frame 32. Each rock shaft is rovidedwith an arm 36 connected to one o the bars 33, and with a mounted upona' looV l thereby, while shoulders 39 engaging the frame serve as stopsfor positioning the parts when retracted. Thus any or all of the seriesof ke bars acting u pon one of the levers 30 may )e utilized forproducing the posi- -tioning perforation of the series represented bythe punch whose interponent is coupled with said lever.

The second series of positioning punches, represented by the off-'sets 7and intermedi- -ate series of interponents is controlled through thepermutation elements or lugs 24 of the series of key bars, as follows:Opposite the series of key-bars are arranged a series of longitudinallymovable bars 40 equal in number to the positioning punches of thisseries, and each connected, through its lever 41 and link 42, to one armof a lever 43, the other arm whereof is pivotally attached to theinterponent b'ar pertaining thereto. Thus each bar 40 represents one ofthe series of interponents which engage off set 7. Springs 44 connectedto levers 43 serve to retract the interponents and connections.

Between the series of bars 40 and the series of lkey bars and extendingtransversely thereof are a series of transmitters 45 in ositionto be enaged b f the permutation ug 24 of any key ar an in turn engaging lug 46on any of the bars 40, so that any key bar -of lthe series may, inaddition to its connection `with the first mentioned series ofpositioning punches, be at the same time coupled u ith any one or moreof the second series of ositioning punches by'properly locating its ug24 so as to actuate the appropriate interponent. The transmitters arereferably in the form of rods or bails carriedlhy shafts 47, the latterpivoted in the end pieces of the lower section of frame 20.

The third or dimensioning series of punches, represented by off-sets 8,is coupled lto the key bars through an intermediate permutation systemor device, organized and applied in such manner that it can be quicklyremoved and replaced, for inspection, repalr or exchange, as when theset is changed. With this end in view each interponent 13 of thelowermost series is pivoted to one of a series of bars 49, the lattermounted in guides on the main frame to reciprocate horizontally. Eachbar 49 is furnished with a shoulder 50 in position to engage one of aseries of transmitters 51 extending transversely of the bars 49, sothatany one or more of the latter may thus be coupled with any one ormore of the transmitters. O posite the bars 49 is a series ofpermutation ars 52 each provided' with a selecting shoulder 53 oppositeone of the transmitters -51, whereb any one of said bars 52 may becoupled with any through the transmitters. The transmitters 51 arepreferably pivotally supported, as.

upon shafts 54, and thel permutation bars 52 are guided and supportedupon a frame 55 removably applied to the main frame, as by interlocking4guides 56, so that it, together with the permutators, can be readilywithdrawn or mserted, thus permitting the permutators to be arranged ora different series to be substituted, as when fonts of differentdimensions are to be employed. Thisy detachable permutation member mightconsti- 'tute a single structure, but it is preferably formed in two ormore sections, as indicated in Fig. 2, and in order to position andretain the permutation bars durlng removalor insertlon the are providedwith two shoulders 57 engage by a spreader in the form of two rods 58each supported by sprin arms 59 on a shaft 60 carrie by frame 55. etweenthe arms 59 isa cam shaft 61, also carried by frame 55 and provided witha handle 62. When in normal position rods 58 are held retracted or away'from their respective shoulders 57; but when itis desired to remove orinsert the permutators the cam shaft is turned and' the rods are therebyseparated and caused to engage shoulders 57 and bring all the bars 52into line.

When in position each permutation bar 52 stands opposite one of a seriesof actuators 63 the latter supported and guided on the main frame andcoupled separatel to one of the key bar links 27 through which latterthe motion of the key lever is transmitted to any oneor more oftheseries of dimensioning punches. Y

The permutation actuators 63 are preferably connected bV open ivotsockets to links 27 on a line s ightly a ove the axis of the hinge jointof frame 20 and each is pro-- vided with a back stop 64, so that whenone'or more of the interp'onent bars frame -20 is tilted back theactuators will be y held in alinernent while the links 27 are Withdrawntherefrom, the open pivot connection permitting this action.

It is to be observed that the ornamental cover or frame 65 surroundingthe key-bank is detachable and is designed to be removed before frame 20is tilted up and further that said frame is provided with asuitable bailor handle 66 to facilitate manipulation.

It remains to explain' how any key in addition to selecting its puncheswill, with promptness and certainty, inaugurate' the action of the motordevices for the unch actuator 11 and" be automatically lsconnected bythe motoras the unches are advanced. The arrangement o devices for thispurpose is best seen in Figs. 1, 7 and 11. Each permutation actuator .63is provided with a shoulder 67 in position to engage a asas??transmitter 68, the latter interposed between being locked out by theactuator plate, and,

said shoulder and a shoulder 69 on a trip rod or connection trip 70,This rod 70 is preferably arranged' in series'with the interponent rodsor carriers 49 and cames a pivoted section 71 whose -free end standsnormally within opening 12 of the punch actuator 11.

Each interponent rod 49 as well .as the trip rod 70 ls engaged by one ofa series of levers 100 each provided with a retracting spring 101 andoperating to return the bar to normal position (Figs. 1 and 11).

The actuator is provided withone or more (preferably two) motor pistons72 Working in cylinders 73, the latter communicatlng through a pipe 74with the port4 75 of a valve chest 76.

The interior of said valve chest is in communication with asuitabledpressure sipply and contains a valve 77 a a ted to ternatelyuncover port 75 and p ace the latter` in communication with an exhaustport 78.

The v-alve rodl 79 extends through stuffi boxes inthe valve-chest inline with an between two arms 80 mounted u on shafts 81 and rovided witha motor suc as spring 82, ten ing at all times to force said arms toether upon the valve rod. 4

ach shaft 81 carries an arm 83 in position to be engaged by one of twolatches 84, 85, the latter held to o erative position b spring pressure.Lato 84 is provided wit a link 86 held between guides in position to beengaged by the hinged section 71 of the valve rod when the latter isadvanced. Latch is provided with a tpin or shoulder 87 in position to beengaged y a projection or arm 88 carried by a resetting and tripping bar89 the latter guided to reciprocate as on pins on arms 83, and connectedto one arm of a lever 90 the other'arm whereof is conneoted to theactuator 11.

When the apparatus .is in the normal or inactive position valve 77 is atone end of its stroke and covers ports 75 and 78, thereby openingexhaust to the motor cylinders; while arms 80 are held apart, againstthe .pressure of the motor spring, by the engagement of latches 84, 85,with arms 83.

1Whenever any one of the keys is de ressed tri rod 70 is advanced, and,acting t rough lin 86, tilts latch 84 to release arm 83, whereupon arm8O instantly advances and drives valve 77 to the opposite end of itsstroke, thus uncovering port 75 and admitting pressure to the motorcylinders. With the release of arm 83 'the immediate control of the keterminates as the upward movement of t e actuator withdraws rod 70 fromlink 86, hence continued .pressure thereon is unnecessary and of noavail; nor can a second key be effectively o erated until the return ofthe actuator, first, because its in terponent's cannot be advanced toposition,

-punches designating the position an second, because the valve rod 70has been withdrawn from link 86.

As the actuator plate 11 advances (rises) its movement is communicatedthro h lever`90 to bar 89 canfinfg arm 88. T e interval between the 'eno t bar and the pin on arm 83 controlled by latch 84 is vso pro ortionedrelatively to arm 88 and the shoul er 87 of latch 85 that the former eages first to force arm 83 back and rengage 1t with latch 84, therebyrestoring the initial power of the spring, and irrimediately thereafterarm 88 enga es shoulder 87 and tilts latch 85, thereby re easing its arm83, whereu on the arm 80 connected therewith is a vanced and the valveshifted thereby cutting off pressure and opening the exhaust. This lastmentioned action takes place when the punching has been effected, andthe return of the actuator 11 vagain restores the tension of the motorsprin by causing the end 4of slot in bar 89 to ear against thepin on arm83 and retract the latter until rengaged by its latch 85, as in Fig. 7,thus bringing the parts .back to initial position.

, The paper feed mechanism of the prior machine 1s so organized that thefeed movements take place upon the return or descent of rod 2, after themanner of the feed mechanism of Patent No. 674,362 of May 21, 1901,instead of during the up-stroke as in Patent No. 654,115, and in orderthat the paper may not advance immediately the actuator 11 begins itsdescent and While the punches are rojecting therethrough provision ismade or delaying the feed movement until the punches shall have beenfully withdrawn, as

y forming rod 2 in sections and interposing a yielding coupling orcompression box 98, whose s ring 1s superior to the pape'i` feed spring,t e arts being so adjusted that the holding paw will engage and theupper section/o rod 2 be thus locked against further upward motion justbefore the punches reach the paper, after which the spring will yieldduring the further motion of the actuator, holding the upper section ofrod 2 and the feed mechanism in statu quo until the punches arewithdrawn from the pa er, by the recession of the actuator, and t espring in the coupling has ex anded so as to permit the 'upper section orod 2 to follow the lower section thereof.

The operation of the machine will be readily understood. The assi nmentof characters, etc., on the keybank aving been determined u on thepermutation systems are so arrange that each key shall select and oerate the three interponents controllin t e dimension of the typeass'ned thereto.

The capacity for distri ution is illustrated in the diagram, Fig. 13,wherein the first five he slot in said` vertical lines represent keybars22, and the l and one of the interponents ofthe dimensionnext teninterponents ertaining to five positions in each of two irections, andthe last five, dimension. The three grou s of five lines each extendingtransversely o the inter-' ponents and keybars, represent lines ofcommunication or transmitters, and the points Aof intersection of saidvertical and transverse lines, possibleconnections. The dots at theintersection of the lines are selected connections, representing, as toonev set of interponents, the grouping of key bars, as to another, thedis osltion of the permutationlugs 24 or 46, an as to the third, thearrangement of selecting shoulders 50 or 53. l

When any key is depressed three interponents 13 are advanced between theactuator and their punch-bars, thus coupling the latter up for action,and at the same time the valverod is advanced to operate latch 84,y

but this action does not take place until after the interponents havereached operative positions.

As the latch escapes from its arm 83 the valve is at once thrown by itsmotor spring to Y admit pressure to the punch motor, and the actuatorbeing driven forward causes the selected punches to erforate the paperand disconnect the key omthe valve controlling devices. As the actuatorreaches the extreme of its vforward movement, the valve is shifted tocut off pressure and open the exhaust, whereupon the parts are retractedby (giravity or otherwiseand the valve actuating evices are reset toinitial position.

The forward movement of the actuator is transmitted to the paper-feedmechanism, and to theV escapement devices of the registerin mechanism,and the space value of the punc bar belongin to the dimensioning seriescontrols the a vance of the measuring devilces through the stop-barconnected therewit l The arrangement of the interponents in differentbanks or tiers instead of in the same plane is a matter 'of convenience,as conducing to a more compact arran ement-of the mechanism but thenumber o interponents in each group, as well as the assignment offunctions to the several groups is 'a mere matter of choice orexpediency and is sub'cct to variation. c

he connections for operatin the inter-I ponents for the: space-type unc-bar is the same as for the other punc -bars of the intermediate serieswith which it happens to be associated, and the connections or theinterponents of the ustication designating punches represente by theoisets 1() vare in all respects similar to those of the dimensioninginterponents with which they happen to be associated, the inter onentsbein so set or arranged that the individual num ers or the two series ofjustification keys will be 4coupled with the interponent of one oliset10' ing roup, the -lu S28 and 124 of their key bars eing' omitte as nopositioning perforations are re uired for the ustiication signals.Having t us described our invention what We claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is u 1. In a' punching machine such asdescribed, the combination of the following elements, to Wit; a seriesof punch bars divided into grou s of which'two representI position andone. imension; an actuator; a series of selective interponents; one foreach punch bar; a series of selective actuating devices for theinterponents o f each group of punch bars, to the se and a series of kesv each couple lective actuating evices of the three groups to controlan interponent' in each ofv sald groups. l

2. In a punchin machine such as described, provided w1th a series ofpunch bars divided int'o groups representing position and dimension, anda series of keys .and selective devices controlled thereby for bringinginto v action individual members of both -groups of positioningpunchbars, and in combination therewith the following elements, to wit;an actuator; a selective interponent for each punch bar of thedimensiomng groupg-and a ermutation system of transmitting deviceslntermediate said interponents and the keys, whereby the dimensioningelements of the signals corresponding to given keys may be varied. l l

3. In a' punching machine such as described, the combination of thefollowing elements, to wit;.a series of punchbars divided into groups;an actuator .for the punch bars a series of selecting interponents, onefor each punch bar; a series of keys; and a selective actuatingmechanism, intermediate the interponents and keys and comprisingv aseries of key bars, a series of transmitters, each coupled to a group ofkey bars and to one of .terponents pertaining to the remaining groups ofpunch bars.

4. In a punching machine such as described, the combination with aplurality of rou sof punch-bars and a seriesl of controlin eys oiaselective actuating lmechanism inc uding the following elements, to wit;an actuator; a series of inter onents, onefor each punch bar; a series otransmitters each coupled to an interponent of one group of punch bars;two independent permutation systems each coupled with or controlling theinterponents of separate groups of punch bars, and a series of keybars,one for each key, individually coapled with the two ermutation systemsan in groups with eacli of the series of transmitters.

5. In a punching machine such as decomprising the following-elements, towit; a

series of transmitters separatel cou led to the interponents of onegroup o punc bars;

two series of bars the individual members whereof are coupled to the`interponents of the two remaining groups of unch'bars two series oftransmitters, one For eachnof said series of bars the individualmembers-whereof are-adapted for connection with any bar of its series; aseries of keybars, one foreach key, means for separately connecting thekey'bars in groups to the respective transmitters of the first namedseries, and means.

for separately connecting each keybar `to any transmitter of thetworemaining series.

6. In a punching mechanism such as described', the .combination of thefollowing elements, to wit; a plurality of groups of punch bars; aninterponent for each punch bar; an actuator common to all the punchbars; a series of keys; a keybar for eachkey; an inter onent actuatingsection or portion detac ably connected to each keybar; a series oftransmitters each coupled with an interponent of one group of punch barsand engaged by a plurality of said keybars; a permutation mechanismcontrolling all the inter onents of a second group of punch bars an( inturn controlled by the actuating section of any of the series ofkeybars; a second permutation system controlling alllthe interponents ofthe third group of punch bars and a series of permutation bars, formingpart of this last named system, the individual members whereof arecoupled to the series of keybars.

7. In a punching machine such as described, the combination of thefollowing elements, to wit; a series of punch bars separated into threegroups by the disposition of their nii-sets or engaging surfaces; anactuator; a series or oroup of interponents for each group of punchbars; a motor and control devices therefor; a permutation actuating`mechanism for the members of each group of interponents; and a seriesof keys each coupled with the members of the three permutationmechanisms and with the motor control devices.

8. In a punching mechanism such as described, the comblnation with aseries of punch'bars, selecting devices therefor and a motor drivenactuator, of the following elements, to wit; a series of keys, anactuator coupled to each key; and a removable per'- mutation mechanismintermediate the punch bar selecting devices and the series ofactuators.

' with punch bar selecting devices and a series of control keystherefor, of an actuating mechanism intermediate the keys and selectingdevices and containing permutation elements supported by amovable-frame.

10. In a punching mechanism such as de.- scribed, the combination withthe keys and punch bar selecting devices of a detachable permutationsystem'or mec anism.l`

' 1'1. In a punching machine such as described, the 'combination withthe' series of punch bars, an actuator therefor and a series of interonents, one for each punch bar, of a series oli) control keys connectedto said interponents through a permutation mechanisml detachablyconnected therewith and v supported upon a removable frame.

scribed, the combination with a series of punch barsdivided into groupsrepresenting positionvand dimension, respectively, andv actuating andselecting devices therefor, of

a series of keys separately coupled with the punch bars vof thepositioning groups and `with the punch bars of the dimensioning groupthrough a detachable permutation mechanism.

13. In a punching mechanism such as described, provided with a series ofpunch bars divided into groups representing position and dimension, anactuator, and a series of selective interponents. and in combinationtherewith `the following elements, to wit; a series-of keybars; eachprovided with a key a series of transmitters each engaging a pluralityof keybars and coupled to an interponent of one group of positioningpunch bars; a permutation mechanism coupled to the interponents of theother group of positioning punch bars and including a series of bars, atransverse series of transmitters engaging said bars, and selectiveshoulders on the keybars; a series of actuators one for each keybar andcoupled therewith; a permutation mechanism intermediate said actuatorsand the interponents of the dimensioning group of punch bars includingtwo series of bars and a series of transmitters; a motor for theactuator provided with control devices; and means for actuating saidcontrol devices from lsaid series of actuators.

14. In a punching machine such as described, the combination with aseries of punch bars, an actuator and selecting interponents controlledfrom a series of keys, of the following elements, to wit; a motorprovided with a control valve; motor devices for shifting said valve; adetent yor latch controlling said valve motor devices, and

means for releasing or withdrawing said i 9. In a selecting mechanismfor punching lscribed, the combination of the folldwing ing va elements,to wit; a series of punch bars; an actuator p trolled se ecting interonent-s forl the punch bars; a control valve or the actuator motor; amotor mechanism for shifting said valve to start the actuator motor inaction, provided with a latch; and a trip operatively connected to thekeys and arranged to engage the latch, to release the valve shiftingmechanism, and in turn engaged by the actuator, to release said latch.

16. In a motor control mechanism for a punching machine such asdescribed, the combination of the following elements, to wit; anactuator provided wlth a motor; a control valve for said motor; a valveshitting mechanism including two valve operating arms or members; amotor device and restraining latches for said arms or members; means forengaging one'of said latches to permit the valve motor to shift thevalve; and means coupled with the actuator and en aging the other latch,to permit the va ve motor to reverse `the position of the valve.

17. In a motor control mechanism for punching machines such asdescribed, the combination of the followino` elements, to wit; anactuator coupled 'with a motor the latter provided with a control valve;valve shift-ing devices including two valve actuating members and amotor or spring tending to cause their movement in relatively oppositedirections; a retaining latch for each of said 'members; a trip forengaging one of said latches to bring into action its valve actuatingmembers; and a tri ping'and restoring mechanism coupled witli theactuator and operating to retract the previously released actuatmgmember and withdraw the latch of the other valve actuating member. 18.In a .motor control mechanism for punching mechanisms such as described,the combination of the following elements, to wit; an actuator connectedto a motor, the latter rovided with a control valve; opposl)ve shiftingmembers provided with a connected motor or spring and retaining latches;atrip for engaging one of said latches, to release its shifting memberand energize the motor, said trip being engaged by the actuator andwithdrawn from the latch during the forward movement of the actuator; arestoring and tripping device or mechanism coupled with the actuator andprovided with means for tripping the latch of the remaining valveshifting member and successively ref tractin both of said valve shiftingmembers.

19. n a punching machine such as described, the combination to form aremovable keybank, of the detachable frame provided with pivot bearingsfor the key levers and a series of longitudinally movable keybars, thelatter provi ed with open bearings or shoulrovided with a motor; key,con-- ders for' engagement with the various transmitting devices. A

ponents, of a keybank comprising a frame removably attached to the mainframe and ro` vided with a series of key levers and keygars the latterdetachably connecting with said transmitters and links. v

22. Ina punching machine such as described the combination with thepivoted links sup orted upon the main frame and tion system, of akeybank containing a series of key bars provided with open bearings forengaging the links, and wit its supporting in proximity to said links.

23. In a phermutation Amechanismfor punching mac ines such as described,the

combination of the following elements, to wit `a plurality of drivingmembers, such as the rality of driv'en members, such as the interponentbars, and a removable permutation mechanism provided with coperatingmem# bers for said driving and -driven members.

24. In a permutation selecting mechanism for punching machines such asdescribed, the combination with a plurality of driving and drivingmembers of a permutation system or mechanism removably applied andprovided with .two series of permutation bars with intermediatetransmitters, and means for retaining said bars in position forinsertion or withdrawal.

25. In a permutation selecting mechanism for punching machines such asdescribed, Vthe combination of the following elements, to wit; asupporting frame; two opposed series of permutation elements or bars; aseries of transmitters intermediate said permutation elements andadapted to engage any one or more of either series; and means forpositioning and holding said permutation elements, to facilitate theinsertion or removal of the mechanism. A s

26. ln a .permutation selecting mechanism for punching machines such asdescribed, the combination of the following elements, to wit; a movablesupporting frame; a series of permutation elements or bars supported onsaid frame; oppositely movab e 20. VA keybank for punching machines andlinks coupled with the selecting inter;

connecte with the actuators of a permutaframe pivotally attached to themam frame p actuator, of the dimensioning system; a plul of inte contactdevices carried by' the frame and engaging shoulders on the permutationelements, to aline the latter.

27. In a punching machine such as described' the combination with aplurality of punches and selecting interponents therefor of a pivotedkeybank rovided with a series of keys and permutatlon d \vices for theinterponents.

28. In a punching machine such as described the combination of thefollowing elements to wit: a punching mechanism including a plurality ofpunches, an actuator, a series of inte onents and a su porting framework; a plvotally supported leybank provided with a series of keys and apermutation system; and coupling devices intermediate said permutationsystem and series onents of a character to ermit the remova or swingingback of the eybank.

29. In a punching machine such as dey scribed the combination with punchselecting and controlling mechanism supported in fixed relation on themain frame, of a key bank therefor comprising a series of separatelymovable keys supported in a frame the latter pivotally connected to themain frame.

30. In a machine such as described provided with a seriesof keys and aseries of designating devices,.of a detachable and re' movabletransmitting member comprising a series of associated `connections forcoupling individual keys and designating devices according to anyprearranged plan, whereby, by a substitution of transmitting members,the control of designating members through the keys may be varied.

31. In an apparatus for the described purpose, the com mation with astem or punch ar, of a punch secured thereto, of a jack block orinterponent in the plane of said stem or punch bar and adapted whenbrought into alinement therewith to be engaged by mechanismincluding areciprocato hammer bar for elevating the stem or punchrl)Y carriedthereby, of means for bringing jack block or interponent. into suchalinear and punchsaid ment including a depressible key, and connectionsbetween sald key and the before mentioned jack block or interponent, ofdevices for holdinJr a sheet or web of aper to be perforated above thepunch, and) instrumentalities for advancing said web or sheet, saidinstrumentalities being brought into operation by the return movement ofsald mechanism for elevating the punch.

32. In an apparatus for the described purpose, the combination with aseries of independently operable keys, of a movable punch for each keyof the said series, of connections between each key and its punch bywhich the said punch is brought into operative relation with theactuating mechanism when the said key is depressed to designate aperforation, of mechanism for elevating said punch, said mechanismincludin a reciprocatory hammer bar, ofmeans for olding and advancing asheet to be perforated above the punch, said means including a feedingroll and a receiving roll, a ratchet wheel connected to said receivingroll and instrumentalities for turning said ratchet wheel and advancingsaid sheet, said instrumentalities being brought into operation on thereturn movement of the mechanism for elevating the punch.

33. In an a paratus for the described purpose, the com ination with aseries of independently movable perforating punches, of parts for actingupon said punches, of means or operativel positioning said parts on thestriklng of va e of a reciprocatory device common to all fbx actuatingan number of punches operatively related to t e actuat' mechanism, ofmeans for moving said punc actuating device, means for holding a sheetto be perforated above the line of punches, the movement of said sheetbe' produced by the return movement of thelvresaid ac` tuating device.

JOHN SELLERS BANCROFT. MAURITZ C. INDAHL. Witnesses:

Mosman A. JONES, JOSEPH B. CHURCH.

